Croatia, Port Gruz Cruise from Dubrovnik to Istanbul — 15 Days

14 nights · Croatia, Port Gruz · Departs Dubrovnik (Croatia) · Visiting Korcula Island Croatia, Brindisi, Sarande, Zakynthos Island, Nafplio, Piraeus-Athens, Gythion, Souda-Chania, Mykonos Island, Kusadasi, Cesme, Istanbul · Aboard Seabourn Cruises on the Seabourn Quest

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Cruise lineSeabourn Cruises
ShipSeabourn Quest
Duration14 nights
Port calls13
From fare$12,298 per person
Year built2011
Guests540
Cabins225
Crew330
Length198 m
Beam25 m
Cruising speed19.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Spend a day inside Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, best explored on foot. Walk the city walls for close views of fortifications, roofs, and harbor. Then follow Stradun to Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan monastery. Book wall access in advance during busy months, and start early in summer. Mount Srđ offers a higher view, reached by cable car or road. Leave time for side lanes; their quieter corners reveal the city’s daily rhythm.

  2. Day 2

    Korcula Island Croatia, Croatia

    Korčula rises from the Adriatic on an island famed for vineyards, clear coves and stone villages. Inside the old walls, narrow streets fan out in a fishbone pattern. Follow them past Venetian Gothic façades to St Mark’s Cathedral and the town’s small squares. Beyond the harbor, island wineries pour local Grk and Pošip, while swimming coves reward a longer stay.

  3. Day 3

    Brindisi, Italy

    Brindisi faces the Adriatic from Italy’s heel, a working port with an intimate old town. A Roman column marks the traditional end of the Appian Way, the great road linking Rome with the south. From the harbour, stroll the waterfront to the cathedral square, then pause for coffee in the nearby lanes. Brindisi rewards curiosity more than haste and opens the way to Salento’s olive groves, beaches and baroque towns.

  4. Day 4

    Sarande, Albania

    At Sarandë, the Ionian Sea glitters; Corfu lies across the water, and Albania’s southern coast begins here. Palm-lined promenades, small beaches and seafood restaurants make the waterfront an easy place to settle. Then head south to Butrint, a UNESCO-listed archaeological site amid lagoons and woodland. Inland, the Blue Eye spring rewards a longer excursion with strikingly clear water. Look up to Lëkurësi Castle for broad views over town, sea and island.

  5. Day 5

    Zakynthos Island, Greece

    Zakynthos rewards a day beyond the quay. On this Ionian island, Venetian traces meet neoclassical arcades, lively cafés and the waterfront of Zakynthos Town. Visit the Byzantine Museum on Solomos Square, then climb to Bohali for views across town and harbor. Further afield, boat trips reveal the Blue Caves, while protected Laganas Bay shelters loggerhead turtles. Plan excursions carefully: winding roads make the island’s coves and viewpoints farther apart than they appear.

  6. Day 7

    Nafplio, Greece

    Nafplion is the Peloponnese at its most inviting: a seafront town shaped by Venetian, Ottoman and Greek histories. In the old quarter, cobbled lanes lead to Syntagma Square, lined with historic façades and cafés. Above the rooftops, Palamidi Fortress commands the view; offshore, Bourtzi guards the harbor. Come ashore for a compact, walkable city, then linger over lunch beside the water.

  7. Day 8

    Piraeus-Athens, Greece

    Piraeus is Athens’ working harbour, not a resort port—and that is its appeal. From here, the capital’s ancient landmarks are within reach, while the waterfront keeps its own busy, distinctly Greek character. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, then linger over grilled fish in Mikrolimano, a small harbour lined with tavernas. Metro connections make central Athens straightforward. Or stay near the water and watch ferries depart for the islands.

  8. Day 9

    Gythion, Greece

    Gythion gives you a gentler gateway to the southern Peloponnese, where the Mani begins in stone and sea. Once Sparta’s seaport, this harbor town faces the water with neoclassical houses, fishing boats, and café-lined quays. Walk to Marathonisi, the islet linked by a causeway, or follow the coast to Mavrovouni’s long beach. From here, the Mani’s tower villages and the caves of Diros make rewarding excursions. Choose Gythion for an unhurried introduction to a rugged, less-traveled corner of Greece.

  9. Day 10

    Souda-Chania, Greece

    Souda Bay places you within easy reach of Chania, one of Crete’s most compelling historic towns. A short drive leads to Chania’s Venetian harbour, with its lighthouse, waterfront cafés and narrow lanes. On the Akrotiri peninsula, monasteries and coastal views share the landscape with the Allied war cemetery overlooking Souda Bay. Make time for Cretan cooking, distinguished by fine olive oil, local cheeses and wild herbs.

  10. Day 11

    Mykonos Island, Greece

    Mykonos rewards an early start: whitewashed lanes, blue-domed churches and waterfront cafés are quieter before the cruise crowds arrive. In Little Venice, old captains’ houses lean over the Aegean, while the island’s windmills stand above the harbor. Beyond town, beaches range from lively Psarou to the broad sands of Elia. Take a short boat ride to Delos, where ancient sanctuaries and marble streets mark one of Greece’s great archaeological sites.

  11. Day 12

    Kusadasi, Turkey

    Kuşadası puts the Aegean within reach, with a lively waterfront and one of Turkey’s most celebrated ancient cities nearby. Ephesus lies about 20 kilometres inland, where marble avenues lead to the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre. Back in town, browse the bazaar, then follow the causeway to Pigeon Island and its historic fortress. The harbour-facing promenade offers an easy place to linger over the Aegean light.

  12. Day 13

    Cesme, Turkey

    Çeşme pairs Aegean light with a working harbor, lively marina and handsome 16th-century castle. Inside, the Çeşme Museum traces local history, while cafés and shops gather around the waterfront. Beyond town, the peninsula offers clear-water coves, windsurfing at Alaçatı and long beaches along the coast. Come for a swim, then return for grilled seafood and a sunset stroll beside the harbor.

  13. Day 15

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Istanbul makes a compelling first impression: minarets rise above the Bosphorus, while ferries cross between Europe and Asia. On the historic peninsula, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace place centuries of empire within walking distance. Istanbul rewards curiosity beyond its landmarks. Browse the Grand Bazaar, linger over Turkish coffee, then take a ferry to the Asian shore. Allow time for traffic and queues; the city’s scale is part of the experience.

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Published September 28, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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